Mr. Chair, I agree completely with the hon. member. I think that the way I expressed myself might have given the impression that I was only talking about my region. All Canadian farmers are faced with this problem.
It is true that there was no mention of this in the throne speech. It is true that this problem seems to be going right over the government's head. I think we must spend whatever is necessary. Government spending has increased by 39% in the past five years, which amounts to several billion dollars. We must invest the money needed to help farmers get through this crisis. Farmers must not be the only ones paying and losing their livelihood.
I am certain that the hon. member also knows people who, near the end of their lives, realize that their pension fund has become worthless because of a system for which they are not responsible. In my opinion, we can help these people more.